Pages

Become A Follower

Monday, April 29, 2013

My grandson, Sean, celebrated his 2nd birthday yesterday and Bubbie made a card for him! Bubbie also posted his card on her challenge site at 613 Avenue Create. This week we are introducing a new sponsor at 613, Creative Bugs Designs a company owned by my friend Naomi. Her images are delightful and we are sure you will enjoy working with them

I did not know the theme of the party when I made the card! Hopefully, the birthday boy won't mind!

I did not have any of the Tim Holtz Distress Paints, so I could not emulate the patina effect that he demonstrates in this month's tag. But, since I made this little deal with myself to completing all 12 tags, I decided to see what I could do using TH Distress Stains and my artist's acrylic paints and rubs. This tag has almost six layer of paint and stain. I just kept blending until I got the effect I wanted, well, I guess that should be amended to the effect I liked. I never really know what I want when I start these projects.

I keep forgetting that when I apply the sealant it will darken the colors. It is unfortunate that my lavender is not showing up more because it is really gorgeous and gives the tag an eerie, misty feel. A small bit is visible at the base of the Eiffel Tower. I did order several of the distress paints because If found them on sale. Joann's also had the TH Distress Stains for 40% off, so I added to my collection. I keep trying to get in on the Blitsy sales, but by the time I see the e-mail, all the best TH stuff is sold out.Tag: TH #8 Manilla TagStamps: Eiffel Tower - Unity Stamp Co. - December 2012 Kit of the Month {everyday fairytale} ; Bo Bunny Etc. CollectionThanks for stopping by!Hugz,ChanaThis project is entered in the following Challenges:Kaboodle Doodles Challenge - Use Brown or TanTim Holtz - 12 Tags of 2013 - AprilMake My Monday - Anything But A CardMake It Monday - Always Anything GoesAmusing Challenges - Anything Goes

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

I had the wonderful pleasure of being asked to create a project as a GDT by Rick St. Dennis. This image is a new release and I was thrilled to be asked to create the presentation project.

I love the image! I am a big fan of hats and being a former evangelical minister, I have worn my fair share (Pictures to follow (LOL)) so I chose the title "Fashion Statement". I truly believe that hats say so much about a "lady". All of my hats were designed, and or chosen, to make a statement. I have an "Audrey Hepburn" hat that would always turn heads because it created so much drama. My Face was almost totally hidden which aroused natural human curiosity. Everyone wanted to know, who is the lady under the hat. I always wore it when I knew the visiting preacher was more of a fund raiser than a true man of G-d. I had a real need to hide my face and my eyes. :D)

The papers used on this project are from the Graphic 45 A Ladies' Diary Collection. They seemed the most appropriate. I used the Tim Holtz Postage Stamp Die (I plan to use this for two other Rick St. Dennis Image projects and use them as a collection) and Spellbinders' Scalloped Oval Die. I added the boot cutout, because after all, what good is a fabulous hat without an equally fabulous pair of shoes.Hoarded Supplies Used: Bling Flourish (2 years old because I don't use a lot of Bling) Neenah Natural White Card Stock (8 years old. Still working down inventory from Business)Graphic 45 A Ladies Diary (8 months Old. Only got up nerve to cut about a month ago)Prima Flowers - Around Six months. Forgot I had them. Went scavenging for yellow flowers and there they were!

Sunday, April 14, 2013

This week at 613 Avenue Create, we have a wonderful sketch by our very own Kathi Silvia.

I love Kathi's sketches, because they allow you to creatively use your papers and embellishments, but they always seem to provide ample opportunity to allow focal (image or grouping) to shine. I struggle with sketches that have so much going on that the eye cannot find a place to rest. We hope you will join us. The winner will receive 7 free digital images from Bugaboo Stamps

I just love this image from Bugaboo. The sentiment that comes with the image defines marriage as finding someone you can annoy for the rest of your life. After 43 years of marriage, I would define marriage as finding someone you can annoy and getting away with it! (LOL)

I received this 3 piece Itty Bitty Stamp from Unity Stamps in the mail on Friday. Boy was it timely!

This was a fun, quick project! I had to make it quick because I am still up to my ears in Tax Returns. The good thing is that I will earn enough to cover my crafting purchases for the rest of the year. When I look at it that way, Monday won't seem so bad at all. I'll just keep thinking Tim Holtz, Spellbinders, Memory Box, Crafty Steals, ......etc., etc., etc.

Monday, April 1, 2013

Outlawz Greetings Challenge - Anything GoesThis Rick St. Dennis is a perfect fit for the G45 Olde Curiosity Shoppe Papers. What a fun collection. I need to think of something else to do with it. Now that I have conquered my reluctance to cut into my G45 papers, I have all kinds of ideas.This week, I'm working up my nerve to cut into my Prima Engraver and Romance Novel Collections. I really have to conquer this habit of buying papers and just looking at them. Maybe I should have been a wallpaper salesperson! (LOL)If you like Mr. St. Dennis's Images, you might want to join us next week at the 613 Avenue Create Challenge when Mr. St. Dennis will be our Guest Designer. I am so looking forward to that!

Image "Mama Mumba Voodoo Woman" by Rick St. Dennis

Thanks for stopping by. I plan to enter this in challenges but will have to wait until Passover ends on the Wednesday night! Thanks for stopping by! I sure hope the automatic posting works!
Hugz,
Chana Malkah

Follow by Email

About The Designer

DA TRUTH

MY LITTLE SAND BOX

Wanna See Where I Play?

OWNER/DESIGNER 613 AVENUE CREATE

KATHI AND I THANK YOU!

I DESIGN FOR

Earth Safe Finishes

CCB

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All photos, text, and artwork on this blog are the property of Redora Lee Designs. They are posted here for your enjoyment and inspiration. If you find inspiration here, and add it to your own design, please give credit and kindly post a link back to my blog. Please do not sell, reproduce, submit for competition, challenges or publication, any of the contents of this site, including photographs of my original work.

FOLLOW ME HERE

FIND FUN CHALLENGES HERE!

Sunshine Award (2 Times)

ISRAEL

Translate

DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

Effective December 1, 2009, ftc guidelines require bloggers to disclose any time they are compensated for endorsing or reviewing products or services.

I have posted projects containing components i have received for free or received perks in return for posts on my blog. I would never make or endorse misleading statements regarding any product or service used in the operation of this blog.

if you have questions regarding any product or service used on my blog, please contact me at cmalkah@yahoo.com